Re: Top 10 Hyped Fragrances on Basenotes

That seems like a plausible list to me. I think it would be impossible for a lot of those fragrances to live up to all the hype, but nonetheless, they're all quite good. (Not a really big fan of La Nuit de L'Homme, but still.)

Re: Top 10 Hyped Fragrances on Basenotes

Originally Posted by L'Incandescent

That seems like a plausible list to me. I think it would be impossible for a lot of those fragrances to live up to all the hype, but nonetheless, they're all quite good. (Not a really big fan of La Nuit de L'Homme, but still.)

Re: Top 10 Hyped Fragrances on Basenotes

I'd say that's a pretty accurate list except for La Nuit de L'Homme. Not really a very hyped fragrance on YouTube or Basenotes but that doesn't mean it isn't a solid fragrance. Also I'd say LIDGE over LIDG but maybe that's what you mean't.

I've tried (owned some) everything in your list except the first one. My favorite is Tobacco Vanille and L'Instant, and my least favorite is La Nuit --- it just doesn't work on my skin. Other than that, the list looks solid, each one deserves the hype at least here on BN. (To casual users, like my friends here, they probably do not know most of the fragrances listed above unless I show them my samples/bottles.)

Re: Top 10 Hyped Fragrances on Basenotes

Think you have a good point. I don't see much hype for Chergui. It is close between Egoiste and MI, but I think Egoiste pulls the win in a photo finish.

Well to defend Chergui, he did say Basenotes and YouTube. Chergui would easily be in the top three of hyped fragrances on YouTube. It's insane how crazy they go over that fragrance. Just received my sample today and it is very good though. Can't wait to try it.

Re: Top 10 Hyped Fragrances on Basenotes

Originally Posted by mlsweeney

Well to defend Chergui, he did say Basenotes and YouTube. Chergui would easily be in the top three of hyped fragrances on YouTube. It's insane how crazy they go over that fragrance. Just received my sample today and it is very good though. Can't wait to try it.

Ah, ok, that is possible - I haven't watched any reviews on YouTube - maybe I should start!

I'm somewhat thankful for the hype. After deciding that I wanted to add something new to my collection I ventured on over to google to look for reviews and stumbled upon basenotes. One purchase soon turned into 10 and I have added Angel Men Pure Malt and Dior Homme Intense to my collection as blind buys and I couldn't be happier!

Re: Top 10 Hyped Fragrances on Basenotes

Originally Posted by noirdrakkar

Based on my observation, these are the top 10 fragrances on Basenotes and Youtube that have been hyped the most (often in proportion to people outside of basenotes).

But outside of Basenotes, lots of people have heard of those scents. You can buy them in department stores (except for the Tauer). You really have to go niche for scents talked a lot about here, that are virtually unheard of by 'the man on the street'.

Re: Top 10 Hyped Fragrances on Basenotes

Pure Malt and Musc Ravageur ate to me the most overhyped ones. MR especially smells like crap yet they'd have you believe it's a "sexy" scent. Last time I checked a sexy scent is supposed to be pleasant and liked by many. I don't know of a single person that even remotely likes this.

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Originally Posted by Marais

But outside of Basenotes, lots of people have heard of those scents. You can buy them in department stores (except for the Tauer). You really have to go niche for scents talked a lot about here, that are virtually unheard of by 'the man on the street'.

Disagree. Ik ow people who haven't even heard of Le Male, 1 Million and Acqua di Gio. None of the ones in the op are mass seller scents, the regular person wouldn't even be aware of something like Creed. Speaking for the USA.

Re: Top 10 Hyped Fragrances on Basenotes

Originally Posted by comfortablynumbbg

Disagree. Ik ow people who haven't even heard of Le Male, 1 Million and Acqua di Gio. None of the ones in the op are mass seller scents, the regular person wouldn't even be aware of something like Creed. Speaking for the USA.

In the UK more people have heard of Creed, Hermes and Tom Ford than lines like Ramon Monegal, O'Driu and Slumberhouse. Maybe it is different where you live.